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A State Park Explorer guide shows children the basics of fishing at one of Michigan's state parks. Explorer programs are hands-on, environmental and educational activities. The State Park Explorer guides lead programs and hikes for park visitors that feature each location's unique natural, cultural and historic resources.
Sign marking a volunteer day through the Stewardship Program at one of the state recreation areas. Volunteers help to control invasive plants by participating in volunteer days such as this one, where they are pulling garlic mustard.
A family enjoys breakfast in their cabin at Lime Island State Recreation Area. The 980-acre island sits on the St. Marys River Navigation Channel between the Upper Peninsula and Canada. Features of the island include that it was the site of summer camps of Woodland Indians approximately 5,000 years ago, lime kilns were constructed there in the early 1700s, and it was a 20th century sportsmen's club.
Visitors observing the Tahquamenon Upper Falls from an observation platform in Tahquamenon State Park. The park is located in the eastern portion of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, near Paradise and Whitefish Point. The falls are more than 200 feet across with a 48 foot drop.
Children explore one of Michigan's state parks as part of the State Park Explorer program. Explorer programs are hands-on, environmental and educational activities. The State Park Explorer guides lead programs and hikes for park visitors that feature each location's unique natural, cultural and historic resources.
A rider saddles her horse before hitting the trail at one of the many state parks and recreation areas that offer equestrian trails.
A family takes a break at their campsite from biking and other activities at one of the state recreation areas.
Campers relax, lounging around their campsite at one of the state recreation areas.
A State Park Explorer guide helps children learn the basics of fishing at one of Michigan's state parks. Explorer programs are hands-on, environmental and educational activities. The State Park Explorer guides lead programs and hikes for park visitors that feature each location's unique natural, cultural and historic resources.
A DNR employee talks to a group of kids at a campground before taking them fishing. Programs such as this at state parks and recreation areas help introduce youth to the outdoors.
A woman fishes in the Detroit River while construction goes on behind her at William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor in Detroit. William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor is situated on 31 acres in downtown Detroit. The scenic harbor, dedicated in 2004, includes 52 slips. A harbor light, which is a replica of the Tawas Point Lighthouse, welcomes boaters into this marina. Michigan's 97th state park, William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor is Michigan’s only urban state park.
Outdoor and environmental education coordinator Gary Williams helps teach children about archery at the Pocket Park at the Michigan State Fairgrounds. The Pocket Parks at the former Michigan State Fair and the Upper Peninsula State Fair provide opportunities for visitors to engage in and build skills for outdoor activities in a fair setting.
A boy plays around with the window in his tent on a Boys and Girls Club camping trip.
A DNR employee helps a child with how to handle his catch as part of a group activity at a campground introducing kids to fishing.
A view of the William G. Milliken State Harbor with the skyline of Detroit in the background. William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor is situated on 31 acres in downtown Detroit. The scenic harbor, dedicated in 2004, includes 52 slips. A harbor light, which is a replica of the Tawas Point Lighthouse, welcomes boaters into this marina. Michigan's 97th state park, William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor is Michigan’s only urban state park.
A DNR employee teaches a child about different animals using pelts at a state campground.
A pair of horseback riders on one of the many equestrian trails in the state parks system.
